1. New to teaching?
Taking a deep breath and
getting started
Dawn Holland
Academic Liaison Librarian – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Brynmor Jones Library, University of Hull

2. Introduction
• What is it like embarking on information teaching for the
first time?
• Does it get easier with practice?
• How can personal reflection and feedback improve
teaching sessions and increase confidence?
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3. Background
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4. Preparation

5. Preparation
• Talking to academics;
find out what they want the students to know
what are the formal learning outcomes?
• Get hold of a copy of the module handbook
contains a wealth of useful information; including reading
lists, past assignment and exam questions
• Location, Location, Location
• How long will it take?
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6. Preparation – Powerpoint?
GOOD FOR NOT SO GOOD
Structure for the presentation It is powerpoint......
Links to resources Doesn’t interact with the catalogue/Library
webpages
Search instructions
As a reference document for the future
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8. Preparation - Practice
Talking to yourself is
not necessarily a
worrying sign.......
Larkin25 - Global Pop Toad
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cpjobling/4983721953/
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9. Delivery

10. Delivery - Practicalities
Finding the room –
try the technology in
advance
USB stick
Notes and visual aids
Water!
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11. Delivery
Crowd control
Knowledge is power
Don’t take lack of interest too personally ..... put yourself in the
students’ place
Different cohorts, different reactions
But remember – the lecturer invited you – they feel this is an
important part of the learning process for the students
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12. Evaluation

13. Evaluation – instant feedback
Comments from academics
“I have learnt something
new, so you should have too!
Comments from students
“I wish I had known that
last year!”
“You saved my degree”
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14. Evaluation – Formal feedback
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15. Evaluation – Personal reflection
Diary
“Went well, good session. Positive feedback from the students.
Timing – could have added newspaper collections”
“Not good – concerned about relevance (hadn’t known ****
students would be attending). Need feedback from lecturer.”
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
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16. Conclusion
What is it like embarking on information teaching
for the first time?
Does it get easier with practice?
How can personal reflection and feedback improve teaching
sessions and increase confidence?
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17. Thank you..............................
any questions?